Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
Scapula
Shoulder blade
Scapula spine
Posterior protrusion
Supraspinous fossa
Smooth depression above spine of scapula
Infraspinous fossa
Smooth depression under spine of scapula
Acromion process
Boney protrusion at the end of scapulas spine
Coracoid process
Boney protrusion on scapula, not connect to the spine
Glenoid cavity
Space between the acromion and coracoid process on scapula
Clavicle
Collar bone
Humerus
Upper arm (looks like uncle fester)
Deltoid tuberosity
Small bum on the side of the humerus
Medial epicondyle
Medial protrusion at the bottom of humerus
Lateral epicondyle
Outer protrusion at the bottom of humerus
Capitulum
Between the lateral and medial epicondyle on humerus
Ulna
Forearm (pinky side)
Olecranon process
Top of C shape on ulna
Trochlear notch
Space in the C of the ulna
Styloid process
Bottom point on ulna or radius
Radius
Forearm (thumb side)
Carpals
Irregular wrist bones
Metacarpals
Palm of hand
Phalanges
Proximal, middle, distal
Os coxa
1/2 a pelvis
Ilium
Hips on pelvis
Ischium
By the ass hole of pelvis
Pubis
By the generals on pelvis
Acetabulum
Where the 3 pelvic bone fuse together
Pubic symphysis
Connective tissue connecting the pubi
Obturator Foramen
Hole in pelvis
Femur
Thigh bone
Head of femur
At the top
Neck of femur
Connects head to shaft
Greater trochanter
Upper notch on top of femur
Lesser trochanter
Lower notch on top of femur
Lateral condyle
Outer bottom bump on femur
Medial condyle
Inner bottom bump on femur
Patella
Knee cap
Tibia
Shin bone, larger
Tibial tuberosity
Bump on tibia, under knee
Media malleolus
Inner ankle on tibia
Fibula
Smaller shin bone
Lateral malleolus
Outer ankle on fibula
Tarsal bones
Irregular foot bones
Metatarsals
Sole of foot